Filmed at the 2015 STS Annual Meeting in San Diego, Michael Bolanos and Mark Slaughter discuss topics in mechanical circulatory support and heart transplantation. Dr. Slaughter discusses the development and current status of ventricular assist devices, and the total artificial heart. Dr. Slaughter also shares his research on the combination of VAD and stem cell therapy for the treatment of advanced heart failure.
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